BOA Christmas Lights Switch On

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Bradford on Avon’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event on Friday 29 November, in Westbury Garden.

To get you into the festive spirit, we’ve planned a night of Christmas fun and excitement, with live music, fairground, Santa’s grotto, a gift fair and more. Not to mention, the town’s lights being switched on to officially start the season. This year, the lights will be switched on by the town’s Mayor, Councillor Jack Vittles, at 6pm.

“We want to invite everyone to our favourite event of the year – our Christmas Lights Switch On,” a spokesperson for the town council said.

“This year’s event would not be possible without our sponsors Ravello, River Spice, BLB Solicitors and Smarty Dry Cleaning.”

We have a festive line up performing in Westbury Garden, headlined by the one of UK’s premiere Motown acts, SoulTown Collective.

There will be the traditional Christmas tree in Westbury Garden sponsored by Bradford on Avon Lions Club, as well as decorated trees at the Tithe Barn (sponsored by the Bradford on Avon Preservation Trust) outside the train station (sponsored by Great Western Railway) and the Giving Tree in Lamb Yard.

In St Margaret’s Hall, you’ll find over 25 local artisans offering festive gifts at our Christmas fair from 4pm to 8pm.

Jenkins Amusements will have fairground rides set up in St Margaret’s car park alongside plenty of delicious seasonal food & drink vendors.

The Tourist Information Centre will also be open until 8pm for you to purchase your Cards for Good Causes Christmas cards.

Our local Rotary Club has also spoken to Father Christmas and his elves – and he’ll be setting up his grotto in the Bullpit from 5pm on the night.

Plus, if you head into Lamb Yard, you’ll find more live music and the Giving Tree – celebrating 10 years of festive generosity. As well as a whole host of artisan stalls.

And there’s more! Enjoy late-night shopping in the town centre, where our fantastic local shops are ready to help you find the perfect Christmas gifts.

What’s that I hear?

Westbury Garden:

West Wiltshire Young Singers – 4.15pm to 4.45pm

Courage Choir – 4.45pm to 5.15pm

Shannon Kitchen 5.15 to 5.55pm

Christmas Light Switch On – 6pm

SoulTown Collective – 6.02pm to 7.30pm

Lamb Yard:

Dr Zebo’s Wheezy Club – 4.15pm to 4.45pm

Katie Mills – 5pm to 5.30pm

Tithe Barn Workshops:

Sounding it Out – 5.30pm to 6pm

Dr Zebo’s Wheezy Club – 6pm to 6.45pm

The Shambles:

Sounding it Out – 6.30pm to 7pm